Man lives consciously for himself, but is an unconscious instrument in the attainment of the historic, universal, aims of humanity.

The essence of any religion lies solely in the answer to the question: why do I exist, and what is my relationship to the infinite universe that surrounds me? It is impossible for there to be a person with no religion (i.e. without any kind of relationship to the world) as it is for there to be a person without a heart. He may not know that he has a religion, just as a person may not know that he has a heart, but it is no more possible for a person to exist without a religion than without a heart.

I must have physical exercise, or my temper'll certainly be ruined.

Why nowadays there's a new fashion every day.

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.

The recognition of the sanctity of the life of every man is the first and only basis of all morality.

The artist's mission must not be to produce an irrefutable solution to a problem, but to compel us to love life in all its countless and inexhaustible manifestations.